Oral history interviews

Notable Americans shareinspirational stories

Lincoln's Legacy shares motivational stories to inspire the hopes and dreams of children and young adults in America today.

This oral history project, sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group, explores how the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, both major achievements of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, helped secure the freedom and opportunity that Americans enjoy today.

We recorded interviews with influential people to help make the connection between the history of freedom, opportunity and equality in America — and the promise that Lincoln's Legacy still holds today.

We want to motivate young people with powerful words and inspirational stories. We’ve also developed an educational curriculum around these stories and plan to distribute it for free to schools and community centers across the country.

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Civil Rights

Andrew Young reflects on the continued struggle for civil rights, beginning with the actions of President Lincoln.